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Downtown Events Calendar

Black History Month Movies

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

In recognition of Black History Month, Dayton Metro Library Branches will host a variety of movies for all ages. Below is ...

Exhibit: What ABOUT Hair

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library is pleased to welcome a unique exhibit titled What ABOUT Hair, presented by the Women Strong Art ...

Season of Love Drinks

Winans Chocolates + Coffee 221 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Three very special "season of love" drinks begin February 1st at Winans. Stop by for a LOVE BUG MOCHA with white chocolate, ...

Startup Storytellers

The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

The Entrepreneurs' Center is pleased to invite you to the first annual Startup Storytellers and the launch of the Entrepreneurial ...

Jazz Night with George Balog

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Our dear friend and professional jazz nerd, George Balog is back behind the decks for his first jazz night at ...

Exhibit: Becky Suss: “Home”

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Becky Suss Home Jan 13, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023 THE DR. ROBERT BRANDT, JR. GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton is ...

Exhibit: What ABOUT Hair

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library is pleased to welcome a unique exhibit titled What ABOUT Hair, presented by the Women Strong Art ...

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

Season of Love Drinks

Winans Chocolates + Coffee 221 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Three very special "season of love" drinks begin February 1st at Winans. Stop by for a LOVE BUG MOCHA with white chocolate, ...

So You Wanna Be A Rocket Scientist?

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Main Library, Children's Creativity Space, 1st Floor Wednesday, February 8, 4-5 pm Follow in the footsteps of NASA greats like ...

Exhibit: Becky Suss: “Home”

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Becky Suss Home Jan 13, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023 THE DR. ROBERT BRANDT, JR. GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton is ...